Chapter 6: Difficult to Speak (Part 2)

Luo Cai shook her head and sighed with some regret, saying: "This time it is my master who is looking for you; I fear that a punishment is unavoidable."

You wretched woman, with such a malicious heart, even if you stood before me completely naked, I would not give you the time of day

Tang Lie secretly lamented, why does it resemble the court dramas of the past? Mei Xi can't possibly be trying to poison herself!

Tang Lie looked up and saw Yan Yue, with tear-streaked cheeks, walking into the cabin

Macy actually nodded

Yan Yue said with a hint of skepticism: "In order to treat this illness, I have consulted many renowned doctors, but although they prescribed numerous remedies, none have ever had any effect"

Tang Lie smiled and said, "If Miss Yan believes me, once you gather those few items and use them to brew tea, I assure you that your headache will soon alleviate"

Tang Lie laughed and said: "I finally understand, you must be resentful that I do not accept your feelings, and thus, out of love, you have turned to hatred, setting this trap to harm me!"

Mei Xi chuckled, saying, "You are indeed quite cunning! However, I must say, you have been wronged during this time." She gave Luo Cai a knowing glance, and Luo Cai immediately understood, picking up a cup of tea that had been prepared earlier, and smilingly approached Tang Lie.

Yan Yue clearly did not believe Tang Lie's nonsense; she had never heard of the idea that drinking tea could cure illnesses.

Yan Yue followed the method suggested by Tang Lie, gathering several items such as chrysanthemum, licorice, mint, and rock sugar to brew tea. Initially, she approached it with a mindset of merely trying it out, but unexpectedly, this method proved to be very effective. Not only did her headache symptoms improve, but the insomnia that had troubled her for a long time also healed. Yan Yue's fondness for Tang Lie increased significantly. However, she noticed that her master harbored a deep-seated hatred for Tang Lie, as he continued to call for him in public while secretly providing Tang Lie with considerable care.

The meals for these slaves are standardized according to hetushu.com, consisting of only two meals a day: breakfast and dinner. Each meal includes two thin pancakes and a bowl of thin porridge. At dinner, each person is given a pickled cucumber, which is hardly enough to fill their stomachs. Although the Biters are short in stature, their appetites are remarkably large. This amount of food is simply insufficient to satisfy their hunger. After a few days on the ship, they all became listless and filled with resentment.

Tang Lie hurriedly explained: "Since Miss Yan does not believe me, I have no way to convince her. However, since you have just helped me, I must express my gratitude out of both sentiment and courtesy. Do you have any medicinal herbs here such as chrysanthemum, licorice, mint, saposhnikovia, angelica dahurica, or rock candy?"

Tang Lie's gaze turned to Luo Cai as he exclaimed: "It is her!"

What reason do I have to trust you

Mei Xi suppressed her anger and said softly, "Yan Yue, you are the one I care for the most. Since we became acquainted, I have always regarded you as my own sister. You know my temperament; no one is allowed to develop feelings for a servant. Why did you have to do such a thing?"

Luo Cai held the whip frozen in mid-air and hurriedly explained: "Master, that food was clearly given to him by Yan Yue, and has nothing to do with me"

Tang Lie said softly: "Thank you for your care, Miss!"

Tang Lie further advised her: "If I am not mistaken, Miss Yan must usually drink very little water, which is one of the reasons for your headaches. If you wish to avoid this ailment in the future, you must drink more water. By the way, rubbing your temples with mint leaves will quickly alleviate your suffering"

The so-called flower room is a cabin approximately three zhang in length and width, with a central supporting column stained with blood, and various types of whips hanging beside it

Tang Lie sneered and said, "If I say it, will you let me go?"

Macy had already turned away, unwilling to witness the chaotic scene resembling a picture book.

Luo Cai covered her mouth and nose, suppressing the disgust in her heart, and took a closer look at what Tang Lie had expelled. She reported: "Master, he indeed just ate; there are still remnants of pancakes and beef inside!"

Luo Cai suddenly kicked over the water bucket, splashing dirty water all over Tang Lie's face. Tang Lie silently wiped the filth from his face, inwardly cursing: "You old hag, if I ever get the chance, I will definitely make you pay!" Evil thoughts arose naturally, completely beyond the control of reason.

Luo Cai was so frightened that her face turned pale, and she angrily exclaimed, "You servant, how dare you slander me!" She grabbed the whip and was about to strike Tang Lie.

Macy waved her hand impatiently, took a breath of fresh, cool air, and said calmly: "Quickly have someone clean this place up and bring him to the greenhouse to see me"

Tang Lie lowered his head and followed her to the bow of the ship, only to see Mei Xi standing there, gazing at the distant seascape. There was no one else nearby, and he felt a sense of unease in his heart. What exactly did Mei Xi want with him, having asked Luo Cai to bring him here?

Upon entering, a strange odor was immediately sensed, and an uncontrollable feeling of nausea arose in the throat due to the irritation. The stomach felt as if it were in turmoil, and the food consumed not long ago was all expelled with a loud "Wow!"

Mei Xi frowned slightly: "Yan Yue, are you here to plead for him?"

Tang Lie raised his head and unexpectedly met Luo Cai's alluring gaze. In a fluster, Tang Lie hurriedly lowered his head and moved the water bucket aside, clearing the way for her.

Macy has calmed down from her earlier anger, and her expression no longer reveals any emotions. She said calmly, "Without concrete evidence, how can one casually suspect others?"

Every day at noon, when no one around was paying attention, Yan Yue would secretly slip a few thin pancakes filled with good beef to Tang Lie. Tang Lie would quickly devour the pancakes in a short time, and each time he filled his stomach, he and Yan Yue would share a knowing smile. As he interacted more with Yan Yue, Tang Lie gradually developed a thought: seeing how favorably Yan Yue treated him, it was evident that she had feelings for him. If he could further win her heart, perhaps he could escape Mei Xi's control with her help. As he interacted more with Yan Yue, Tang Lie gradually developed a thought: seeing how favorably Yan Yue treated him, it was evident that she had feelings for him. If he could further win her heart, perhaps he could escape Mei Xi's control with her help.

Luo Cai rushed forward at the command, delivering several resounding slaps to Tang Lie with a swift motion. She showed no mercy, and immediately, Tang Lie's cheeks swelled up significantly. Mei Xi did not call for her to stop, so she had no choice but to continue striking relentlessly. Blood gushed from the corner of Tang Lie's lips, and the anger within him was completely ignited, causing him to curse incessantly.

Tang Lie was taken into the flower room, and he immediately understood that this was, in fact, a place for torture and coercion.

Tang Liexin secretly laughed, realizing that the medical standards in this world were truly poor, unable to even treat a simple headache. He tentatively said, "However, all the instruments I use for treatment have been taken by you. If you could help me..."

Macy coldly said: "The opportunity is now before you; if you do not cherish it, you may fear being a slave for life in the future"

Macy sneered, "I fear that someone else is taking care of you!"

Luo Cai angrily said: "You are slandering me!"

Tang Lie looked at Mei Xi with a mixture of doubt and suspicion. Her beautiful eyes were deep and clear, revealing nothing of her true thoughts at that moment. However, even if he were to be killed, Tang Lie would never believe that this woman would easily let him go.

I do not ... ...

Since the last incident, Tang Lie has been filled with aversion towards this woman, ignoring her completely as he turned away and continued to wipe the dirt off the deck

Tang Lie was scrubbing the deck while devising his escape plan, and he did not notice Luo Cai quietly approaching him, nearly spilling a bucket of dirty water onto her.

Tang Lie chuckled: "Miss Yan need not be shy; my true identity is that of a physician. What you are suffering from should be a case of wind-heat headache, and curing this ailment is not difficult!"

Meixi turned around and looked up and down at the young man. After a few days of not seeing him, the scars on his face had faded, and the originally blue skin was gradually losing its color. The intense sunlight had begun to darken his complexion, with only faint traces of blue remaining on his limbs. His body was well-proportioned and muscular, and his facial features were handsome and resolute, indeed making him a man who could stir a woman's heart. However, recalling the heinous acts he had committed against her on the island, Meixi felt a strong sense of disgust and coldly remarked, "It seems you are living quite well!"

Macy said coldly, "Did I ask you to take action?"

Mei Xi angrily threw the teacup to the ground, shattering it into pieces, and shouted: "Luo Cai, slap his filthy mouth for me!"

Luo Cai was so enraged by his scolding that she no longer cared about Mei Xi standing nearby and swung the whip down fiercely at Tang Lie.

Tang Lie's heart jolted in surprise; he finally understood the true intention behind Mei Xi's visit. It seemed that she had learned about Yan Yue secretly giving him food. On the surface, he continued to feign an expression of confusion, saying, "I don't understand what Miss Bai is talking about"

Macy pointed to the various whips hanging on the wall and said, "I assure you, you will definitely speak. Rather than waiting for me to force you to speak, it would be better to admit it voluntarily now"

Since Tang Lie had a conflict with them, they no longer interacted with each other. During the day, he cleaned on the deck, and at night, he curled up in a corner of the hold to rest. Those Bit people, one by one, were weak and starving, naturally too lazy to provoke him again

Yan Yue immediately became alert and coldly said: "I thought you were truly a doctor, but it turns out you just wanted to set a trap to deceive me into the pot!"

Luo Cai seductively remarked: "It has been a few days since we last met, and I did not expect that not only have you not lost weight, but you have actually become even more robust!"

In fact, Meixi had already understood the ins and outs of the situation; she merely wanted Tang Lie to state it in his own words. Unexpectedly, Tang Lie's interference and entanglement with the matter turned everything into a complete mess.

Tang Lie has just realized that everything is caused by that despicable woman, Luo Cai. His hatred for her grows stronger as he coldly laughs and says: "Luo Cai, why don't you dare to admit what you have done? Not only did you provide me with food, but you also promised me that when the ship docks, you would find an opportunity to take me away!"

Luo Cai Fen Bian Dao: "I clearly saw Yan Yue stealing food from the kitchen..."

Yan Yue knelt before Mei Xi, tears in her eyes, and said: "Master, it was I who delivered food to Tang Lie."

Luo Cai and another female warrior firmly bound Tang Lie, holding him tightly. Mei Xi sat elegantly opposite Tang Lie, lifted a cup of fragrant tea, and took a delicate sip

Luo Cai smiled and said: "I just like the way you look when you're angry; a man must have a bit of character to be considered charming."

Mei Xi said softly: "This cup of tea represents my apology to you. Once you drink it, it signifies the regaining of your freedom"

Yan Yue, filled with confusion, said: "I have not heard of Fangfeng or Baizhi; the other items are available, but they are not medicinal. They are all ingredients used in the kitchen for cooking."

She whispered: "Give him twenty lashes, then send him into the water chamber and soak him for two days. By then, he will say anything."

The whip struck down, and Tang Lie was lashed from his left shoulder to his right abdomen, leaving his flesh torn and bleeding. The pain caused him to scream in agony, nearly causing him to faint.

Tang Lie said in a low voice: "Are you looking for me for something?"

Mei Xi waved her hand, signaling Luo Cai to stop, and said angrily: "You honestly tell me, who sent you the food?"

Tang Lie hesitated as he took the cup of tea. Under the eaves of the house, he had to lower his head. If he refused to drink, this woman might conjure up some malicious idea to torment him. At most, it would just be death; what was there to fear? Tang Lie closed his eyes and drank the tea in one gulp.

Master, please show mercy!" Yan Yue's voice suddenly rang out from outside the door